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Strava? Or RunKeeper? Or something else?

Apparently you can get more bounts if you use Strava, Runkeeper or MyZone. I have downloaded Strava. However, the opinion seems to be divided on the web about...

Apparently you can get more bounts if you use Strava, Runkeeper or MyZone. I ha...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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Oxford Half Marathon

I did it. I am still on cloud 9 and wanting to tell everyone I see .... the bunnies are getting pretty bored hearing about it. My garmin time was 3:08:02, my...

I did it. I am still on cloud 9 and wanting to tell everyone I see .... the bunn...

spoonierunning

Graduate•9 years ago

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Great South Run

Hi I haven't posted for a while. My Great South Run number has arrived and its feeling very real now. I'm running in memory of my dad and raising money and...

Hi I haven't posted for a while. My Great South Run number has arrived and its f...

lindajayne

•9 years ago

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I'm done!

W9r3 done this morning. It was hard going. Harder than run 2! Had been worrying about my fitbit being accurate. That said 4.5km when I got home so I put...

W9r3 done this morning. It was hard going. Harder than run 2! Had been worry...

LauraLouP

Graduate•9 years ago

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What does your inner running voice say?

Running today and found myself thinking about normal stuff... Work, the weekend, planning next run and was suprised to suddenly hear Laura... rather than the...

Running today and found myself thinking about normal stuff... Work, the weekend,...

T0rtoise

•9 years ago

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Week 6 R3

Tick :-) However, my requirement for my life to be as ordered as possible means that I'll do it again on Friday so I can start week 7 on Monday and complete...

Tick :-) However, my requirement for my life to be as ordered as possible means...

RachySP

•9 years ago

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W5R3... I ran for 20mins straight!

Well, there were a few corners thrown in here and there too! I felt like I was flagging a bit when I got to the 15 minute mark but the encouragement from Laura...

Well, there were a few corners thrown in here and there too! I felt like I was f...

simonwilliamstutor

Graduate•9 years ago

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W4R2 done

I did W4R2 yesterday. I now have a good playlist sorted on Spotify Premium that has been helping me. Managed week 4 run 2. Was only slightly out of breath....

I did W4R2 yesterday. I now have a good playlist sorted on Spotify Premium that...

ashishkulkarni

Graduate•9 years ago

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Aldi

So who's off to Aldi today then? :-D

rammsteinqueen

Graduate•9 years ago

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Running and older people

Great run today on a beautiful autumn day in France . Ran for half an hour so very pleased with myself . My question is , I have had two days rest between runs...

Great run today on a beautiful autumn day in France . Ran for half an hour so ve...

Dessie01

Graduate•9 years ago

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Today was the day

I finally got over jet lag, was awake at 5am and decide to go running down my favourite spot on the beach. Actually to redo W1R1. I hadn't done much while on...

I finally got over jet lag, was awake at 5am and decide to go running down my fa...

nhs2015

Graduate•9 years ago

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Chest infection

I'm gutted have got chest infection, prescribed steroids and antibiotics. DO i stop running??? was doing so well. Also cold air affects me especially 9am...

I'm gutted have got chest infection, prescribed steroids and antibiotics. DO i s...

Ali302

•9 years ago

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Week 4 Run 2

I can't believe I've got so far, amazing. Good run today, I'm really enjoying being outside so early in the morning despite it being cold.

I can't believe I've got so far, amazing. Good run today, I'm really enjoying b...

Lazynotforlong

•9 years ago

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There is no way I will ever run!

I have always insisted I was not built for running but I have done just about every other exercise there is over the years (fads fade fast!) But with this...

I have always insisted I was not built for running but I have done just about ev...

Skippy_Sheila

Graduate•9 years ago

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Things are looking up...

Just a post to say it's been a great day for motivation. I've been having a lot of gremlins kicking around the past few months as I've been trying to sort out...

Just a post to say it's been a great day for motivation. I've been having a lot...

runswithdogs

Graduate•9 years ago

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Struggling with treadmill

I've just bought a treadmill so that I can keep running through the winter. I've only done two runs so far but am finding it much harder on my legs than road...

I've just bought a treadmill so that I can keep running through the winter. I'v...

Slowjogger

Graduate•9 years ago

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W3R2 - did 3 rather than 2 reps, is that a mistake?

Just wanted to post a quick question - I have been enjoying C25K so much and now I have found this forum I am completely beside myself with excitement (and if...

Just wanted to post a quick question - I have been enjoying C25K so much and now...

emmabrambles

Graduate•9 years ago

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Great South Run

Anyone else signed up for 10 miles on a fresh Sunday morning around Portsmouth? I think there might be a few of us down there running - so what a wonderful...

Anyone else signed up for 10 miles on a fresh Sunday morning around Portsmouth? ...

Wristy

Graduate•9 years ago

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Hills?

Hi I am after some advice on hills please and how best to incorporate them into a weekly routine. I graduated earlier this year but ended up not doing much for...

Hi I am after some advice on hills please and how best to incorporate them into ...

mandap

Graduate•9 years ago

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Are there any running buddies new to running in Southseas region?

Looking for someone to run with and start the 5K NHS run to help my diet along. Sunny

Looking for someone to run with and start the 5K NHS run to help my diet along. ...

moodyblues

•9 years ago

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Photos through for the ten miler!

And in none of them do I look as though I'm enjoying myself quite as much as I thought I was! I think you can see the imaginary kite I'm towing along though....

And in none of them do I look as though I'm enjoying myself quite as much as I t...

turnturtle

Graduate•9 years ago

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Bit of a plod today

Well that's W6R2 done. No more breaks during the runs from hereonin. Didn't quite have the energy that I did last week and not sure why although I wasn't in...

Well that's W6R2 done. No more breaks during the runs from hereonin. Didn't quit...

Monners

Graduate•9 years ago

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Yes I did it! Week 5 run 3

After the first five-minutes which I found the hardest I felt like I was on a roll. I kept up a steady and fairly slow pace. In the end I ran about 22...

After the first five-minutes which I found the hardest I felt like I was on a ro...

Hidden

•9 years ago

14 Replies

Blustery Run

I finally got out for a run after the pulled muscle I got the other day. It was gray out with storm clouds roiling and the wind ripping gold leaves from the...

I finally got out for a run after the pulled muscle I got the other day. It was ...

RunningForBroke

Graduate•9 years ago

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OMG Graduated!!!!!!!wk9 r3 woohoo very loudly!!

Have to share that tonight I feel quite chuffed! Felt tired after a 10 hour shift, but went for a run with my son at 8:30 this evening. Had a fantastic 30 min...

Have to share that tonight I feel quite chuffed! Felt tired after a 10 hour shif...

lazarah

Graduate•9 years ago

22 Replies

Greeced lightening, naked running and new challenge on the horizon!

Well, after the usual fantastic, positive advice on here - I took my obsession for running on holiday to the tiny island of Paxos. It's only 9km by 4km so I...

Well, after the usual fantastic, positive advice on here - I took my obsession f...

Sazzle44

Graduate•9 years ago

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Homage to 'The Fast Show': This week, I have mostly been...

... running in Bucharest, Romania. This evening I had the opportunity to run around the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, famous for being the world's...

... running in Bucharest, Romania. This evening I had the opportunity to run ar...

MarkyD

Graduate•9 years ago

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The Last 26.2 Miles Were the Easiest (or: York Marathon Report)

It's customary to put pen to paper and jot down a few notes about highlights and lowlights of recent races, and those of you who know me know that I've got a...

It's customary to put pen to paper and jot down a few notes about highlights and...

Tomas

Graduate•9 years ago

56 Replies

Have to stop for a week, where to pick up again?

Having just had a minor procedure I've been told not to raise my blood pressure for a week in case of bursting stitches. 2 days ago (Sunday) I did W7R1 (25...

Having just had a minor procedure I've been told not to raise my blood pressure ...

DeanP

•9 years ago

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Week 6 Run 3 - success!

Having had to stop just short on my first attempt at WK6 Run 3 I was very down on myself and dreading having to have another go. Since the first attempt I have...

Having had to stop just short on my first attempt at WK6 Run 3 I was very down o...

Marinagirl

•9 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for October 2015

Strava? Or RunKeeper? Or something else?

Oxford Half Marathon

Great South Run

I'm done!

What does your inner running voice say?

Week 6 R3

W5R3... I ran for 20mins straight!

W4R2 done

Aldi

Running and older people

Today was the day

Chest infection

Week 4 Run 2

There is no way I will ever run!

Things are looking up...

Struggling with treadmill

W3R2 - did 3 rather than 2 reps, is that a mistake?

Great South Run

Hills?

Are there any running buddies new to running in Southseas region?

Photos through for the ten miler!

Bit of a plod today

Yes I did it! Week 5 run 3

Blustery Run

OMG Graduated!!!!!!!wk9 r3 woohoo very loudly!!

Greeced lightening, naked running and new challenge on the horizon!

Homage to 'The Fast Show': This week, I have mostly been...

The Last 26.2 Miles Were the Easiest (or: York Marathon Report)

Have to stop for a week, where to pick up again?

Week 6 Run 3 - success!

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